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President Donald Trump announced that he will skip Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul and expressed admiration for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's sales skills, calling him 'the greatest salesman, maybe in history'. Trump downplayed Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision not to attend the talks.
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The Republican Party's 'senior bonus' policy is an attempt to appease Social Security recipients by providing them with a one-time payment of $250 per month for two years, in exchange for reducing their future benefits. The move is seen as a strategic ploy to garner support from older voters.
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A Supreme Court hearing is set to address a contentious issue surrounding birthright citizenship, with some arguing it's about restricting automatic US citizenship to certain groups; others say it's unconstitutional and an attempt by President Trump to restrict birthright citizenship.
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House Republicans are nearing completion of a sweeping tax and spending cuts package that could bring increased tax relief to millions of Americans in the coming years.
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NPR CEO speaks out against Trump's order that threatens funding for public stations, as a small North Carolina station faces low morale due to potential federal cuts.
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Harvard University President Alan Garber has agreed to a 25% pay cut for the 2025-26 school year due to funding cuts imposed by the Trump administration. The reduction is part of efforts to mitigate the impact of approximately $13 million in funding losses from the administration's freeze.
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Public health officials in Washington state are sounding the alarm after a Canadian traveler diagnosed with highly contagious measles visited several public locations, including the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Residents are being warned to be on high alert for potential exposure to the disease.
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A school district in Colorado is suing the state's athletic association and attorney general over a policy that allows trans athletes to compete in girls' sports despite their biological sex. The lawsuit challenges the state laws requiring schools to allow biologically male transgender athletes to participate in female sports.
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A lone House Democrat, Rep. Shri Thanedar, has backed down from his effort to impeach President Donald Trump after facing pressure from fellow liberals. This decision comes after fellow Democrats may have put pressure on him to drop the push.
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NCAA president opens door to influence from President Trump and government officials on Name, Image and Likeness rules for college athletes.
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Robert De Niro denounces Trump's attack on the arts in a strong statement at the Cannes film festival. The actor aims to mobilize his fellow industry colleagues against Donald Trump's assault on cultural institutions.
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard moved the Presidential Daily Brief staff from the CIA to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
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Michigan judge strikes down 24-hour abortion waiting period as unconstitutional, ruling that state's informed consent rules restricting abortion were also unconstitional.
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Democrat John Ewing defeats incumbent Republican Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert in a victory seen by the Democratic Party as a rebuke of the Trump administration's policies.
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The UN is revisiting regulations on 'killer robots' due to growing concerns about AI-controlled weapons as nations gathered for discussions.
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I'm a young Democrat who predicts my party will lose the 2025 election but is on track to win in 2028, according to internal projections. The shift suggests significant electoral realignments are underway.
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A House Democrat plans to introduce a resolution calling for trillions of dollars in reparations for Black Americans, citing a 'moral obligation' to address centuries-old injustices. Rep. Summer Lee's proposal aims to provide financial compensation and support to the Black community.
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Donald Trump's crypto investments continue to raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest, as the former president's family expands its digital asset empire rapidly. The rapid growth of his crypto interests has revived earlier ethics debates over his hotel and casino business interests.
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Kashmiris are slowly rebuilding after India and Pakistan's recent diplomatic standoff, where fear of a larger conflict seemed to bring the two nuclear-armed nations back from the brink. Residents are cautiously picking up the pieces and resuming daily life, despite lingering concerns about future tensions.
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The Trump administration has cut another $450m in grants from Harvard University, escalating a row over anti-Semitism and presidential control.
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Baseball fans are expressing disappointment after Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred removed Pete Rose and other deceased players from the permanently ineligible list Tuesday. Rose's reinstatement has sparked a heated reaction among fans who feel he was allowed to play again too late.
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Several high school girls allege CIF track and field officials forced them to remove their 'Protect Girls Sports' shirts during a recent meet, sparking concerns about freedom of expression on campus. The incident has raised questions about the balance between athlete rights and school policies.
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President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order aimed at reducing prescription drug prices paid by Americans, but critics argue that it may not achieve its intended goal of forcing Big Pharma to lower prices globally.
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Donald Trump embarks on a Middle East tour aimed at rebranding US influence and recalibrating its relationships in the region.
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